DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Nearly 200 juvenile charges have been filed against three teenagers in Durham after police said they were linked to several vehicle break-ins in November.

Durham Police said the incidents occurred in the early morning hours between November 13 and 14 at five different locations. The locations included the 20 block of Providence Court, the 1800 block of NC Highway 54, the 1900 block of West Park Drive, the 2500 block of Meridian Parkway and the 3000 block of Ivey Wood Lane, according to police.

Authorities filed 186 juvenile complaints in connection with the incidents.

According to police, a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were charged with 37 counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, seven counts of theft and two counts of theft of a firearm. motor vehicle theft and 15 counts of conspiracy.

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Investigators said secure custody orders for the teens have been submitted to juvenile court.

Durham Police are asking community members to remember to secure their vehicles, park in well-lit areas, remove spare car keys, valuables and firearms from their vehicles and report any suspicious activity to 911.

Anyone with information about any of these motor vehicle burglaries is asked to call Corporal M. Henderson at 919-560-4440, ext 29357. You can also submit a CrimeStoppers tip online at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org or call (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to arrests in crimes, and callers are never required to identify themselves.

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